Ernest Wong elected to replace Roozendaal in NSW Parliament

A prominent member of Australia's Chinese community has been installed as Labor's replacement for former Treasurer Eric Roozendaal.

A special joint sitting this afternoon has formally installed Mr Wong as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council.

Mr Wong is a former deputy mayor of Burwood Council.

Mr Roozendaal quit State Parliament early this month, six years before his term was due to expire.

Mr Roozendaal was suspended from the Labor Party in November last year until the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) releases the findings of an investigation into his 2007 purchase of a discounted car while he was Minister for Roads.